Blue Morpho butterfly, wings open

Blue in a sea of green

The ubiquitous Blue Morpho, Morpho helenor or Morpho peleides, as many butterfly houses list them, is easily the king of … Continue

Ghost Orchid blooming in the Rainforest

Tiny Little Ghosts

The state of Florida is home to about 100 species of orchids. Of those 100 or so, chances are the … Continue

On the trail of the endangered Schaus’ Swallowtail

Schaus in the Rain

The Rambles come back after a trip down to scenic Elliot Key, one of the jewels of South Florida, a … Continue